What Does "PC con Android" Mean?
A "PC con Android" (a PC with Android) is any desktop-class computer that runs the Android operating system instead of — or alongside — Windows or Linux. Because Android is built on the Linux kernel, it can be made to run on standard x86-64 hardware, and there are several practical ways to get there. The right approach depends on whether you need a consumer-style media box, a commercial kiosk appliance, or a development and testing machine.
The Main Ways to Run Android on a PC
There are four common paths, and they differ a lot in performance, stability and intended use:
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Android on x86 hardware (native) — Open-source projects such as Android-x86 and Bliss OS install Android directly onto an Intel or AMD PC. This gives the closest thing to a native Android experience on a desktop, including touch support and Android app compatibility.
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Emulation / virtualisation — Tools like Android Studio's emulator, Waydroid, Genymotion or BlueStacks run Android inside
